Malta-based Random Systems International LLC to regulate gambling  activities in ArmeniaMalta-based Random Systems International LLC to regulate gambling  activities in Armenia
AMD 19.6bln to be allocated to continue road construction program in  ArmeniaAMD 19.6bln to be allocated to continue road construction program in  Armenia
IDBank Introduces the New Mastercard World Card with Exclusive Travel Benefits and a Special Launch CampaignIDBank Introduces the New Mastercard World Card with Exclusive Travel Benefits and a Special Launch Campaign
Converse Bank and Visa expand their strategic partnership to introduce new customer solutions Converse Bank and Visa expand their strategic partnership to introduce new customer solutions 
Economic activity growth in Armenia accelerated to 7.9% in H1 2026,  while foreign trade remains in declineEconomic activity growth in Armenia accelerated to 7.9% in H1 2026,  while foreign trade remains in decline
PSRC extends thermal power production license for Hrazdan-5 CJSCPSRC extends thermal power production license for Hrazdan-5 CJSC
Armenian government to obtain two new loans totaling over $320  million to finance country`s state budget deficitArmenian government to obtain two new loans totaling over $320  million to finance country`s state budget deficit
Regular meeting of North-South Project Steering Council heldRegular meeting of North-South Project Steering Council held
Daniel Azatyan outlines risks of taxing dividends for commercial bank  shareholdersDaniel Azatyan outlines risks of taxing dividends for commercial bank  shareholders
Central Bank of Armenia: Export market challenges raise income  decline risks for Armenia`s economy Central Bank of Armenia: Export market challenges raise income  decline risks for Armenia`s economy 
Daniel Azatyan: Retail and corporate lending interest rates   decreased slightly in H1 2026Daniel Azatyan: Retail and corporate lending interest rates   decreased slightly in H1 2026
Armenia`s Union of Banks forecasts  6-7% profit growth for banks in  2026Armenia`s Union of Banks forecasts  6-7% profit growth for banks in  2026
UBA Head: Armenia`s banking system mortgage portfolio to achieve 16%   growth by 2026UBA Head: Armenia`s banking system mortgage portfolio to achieve 16%   growth by 2026
SRC uncover approximately AMD 1.3 bln in shadow turnover at gasoline  and diesel fuel sales pointsSRC uncover approximately AMD 1.3 bln in shadow turnover at gasoline  and diesel fuel sales points
Sale of over 70,000 bottles of drinking water and carbonated  beverages from Armenia suspended in RussiaSale of over 70,000 bottles of drinking water and carbonated  beverages from Armenia suspended in Russia
RA Central Bank maintains refinancing rate at 6.5%RA Central Bank maintains refinancing rate at 6.5%
Ardshinbank Mastercard Cardholders to Receive 10% Cashback on Restaurant and Café PurchasesArdshinbank Mastercard Cardholders to Receive 10% Cashback on Restaurant and Café Purchases
MyInvest as autopilot for your investments - Ameriabank presents new  terms for investorsMyInvest as autopilot for your investments - Ameriabank presents new  terms for investors
Government personnel bank is being formed in Armenia - premier Government personnel bank is being formed in Armenia - premier 
Idram and IDBank Support Startups at Seaside Startup SummitIdram and IDBank Support Startups at Seaside Startup Summit
Garik Boshyan appointed manager of  Ararat Yerevan Brandy-Wine-Vodka  factoryGarik Boshyan appointed manager of  Ararat Yerevan Brandy-Wine-Vodka  factory
SRC: Quota for duty-free import of electric vehicles for non-dealers  90% usedSRC: Quota for duty-free import of electric vehicles for non-dealers  90% used
Tax incentives should be treated as state programs with clear goals  and measurable outcomes - JrbashyanTax incentives should be treated as state programs with clear goals  and measurable outcomes - Jrbashyan
Armenia`s gross international reserves reach record $5.899 billion by  July 2026Armenia`s gross international reserves reach record $5.899 billion by  July 2026
 Investment program for initial phase of AI plant construction totals  $150 Million, with around $70 mln already utilized Investment program for initial phase of AI plant construction totals  $150 Million, with around $70 mln already utilized
Tatiana Kim: Businesses from Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan,  Armenia, Uzbekistan, and China have suffered billions in lossesTatiana Kim: Businesses from Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan,  Armenia, Uzbekistan, and China have suffered billions in losses
The Armenian Embassy in Georgia: Supplies of Armenian agricultural products to the Georgian market continue to expand.The Armenian Embassy in Georgia: Supplies of Armenian agricultural products to the Georgian market continue to expand.
“Free In-Game Bonuses”: IDBank Warns About Cyberattacks Targeting Schoolchildren“Free In-Game Bonuses”: IDBank Warns About Cyberattacks Targeting Schoolchildren
Gevorg Papoyan: Not a single kilogram of tomatoes will remain in the fieldsGevorg Papoyan: Not a single kilogram of tomatoes will remain in the fields
Expert: No overheating on  real estate rental marketExpert: No overheating on  real estate rental market
Armenian Foreign Exchange Market sees declines across Dollar, Ruble,  and Euro trading volumes (July 27-31)Armenian Foreign Exchange Market sees declines across Dollar, Ruble,  and Euro trading volumes (July 27-31)
Ambassador: Armenia  can secure an  important position on  global  tech mapAmbassador: Armenia  can secure an  important position on  global  tech map
Moody s affirms Converse Bank`s ratings and changes outlook to positive from stableMoody s affirms Converse Bank`s ratings and changes outlook to positive from stable
Opinion: EAEU member states` restrictive measures do not  automatically signal a crisis in integration projectOpinion: EAEU member states` restrictive measures do not  automatically signal a crisis in integration project
Central Bank: Countercyclical capital buffer to be increased from  1.75% to 2%:; the countercyclical rate is effective from February 1,  2027Central Bank: Countercyclical capital buffer to be increased from  1.75% to 2%:; the countercyclical rate is effective from February 1,  2027
Aeroflot  launches new flight from Krasnodar to GyumriAeroflot  launches new flight from Krasnodar to Gyumri
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan: Effective combination of agriculture and  advanced technologies is crucial for modern agricultural sector  developmentMkhitar Hayrapetyan: Effective combination of agriculture and  advanced technologies is crucial for modern agricultural sector  development
Tsaghkadzor hotel under investigation for evading over AMD 78 mln in  taxes — SRCTsaghkadzor hotel under investigation for evading over AMD 78 mln in  taxes — SRC
At the Ministry of Economy, opportunities for the development of e-commerce in Armenia were discussedAt the Ministry of Economy, opportunities for the development of e-commerce in Armenia were discussed
Armenia and Iran discuss  energy infrastructure and construction  progressArmenia and Iran discuss  energy infrastructure and construction  progress
 Wildberries initiates seller compensations, including for Armenian  businesses Wildberries initiates seller compensations, including for Armenian  businesses
Russia reserves right to seek compensation if Armenia revises railway  obligations: Maxim ReshetnikovRussia reserves right to seek compensation if Armenia revises railway  obligations: Maxim Reshetnikov
Head of Russian Railways: Russian Railways Fully Fulfills Its Obligations Under the Concession Agreement with ArmeniaHead of Russian Railways: Russian Railways Fully Fulfills Its Obligations Under the Concession Agreement with Armenia
Settlements not covered by Settlements not covered by "Veolia Djur" could become areas for new cooperation between Armenia and the UAE
Minister of Economy of Armenia signs decree appointing David  Gevorgyan as Manager of Minister of Economy of Armenia signs decree appointing David  Gevorgyan as Manager of "Araratcement" CJSC
Armenia and Sweden discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of high technologyArmenia and Sweden discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of high technology
Armenia Stock Exchange Receives Prestigious International Award for 25 Years of Excellence – Capital Market Development Armenia 2026Armenia Stock Exchange Receives Prestigious International Award for 25 Years of Excellence – Capital Market Development Armenia 2026
Rate.Trading Platform at Seaside Startup Summit: IDBank Introduces an Innovative SolutionRate.Trading Platform at Seaside Startup Summit: IDBank Introduces an Innovative Solution
Pashinyan does not rule out arbitration court appeal regarding  termination of concession agreementPashinyan does not rule out arbitration court appeal regarding termination of concession agreement
Pashinyan on Tsarukyan`s enterprises: Our goal is not to eliminate  jobsPashinyan on Tsarukyan`s enterprises: Our goal is not to eliminate jobs
World Bank Forecast: Armenia`s economy transitioning from  exceptionally strong recovery (2022–2025) to a more moderate growth  trajectory of 5.3% in 2026World Bank Forecast: Armenia`s economy transitioning from exceptionally strong recovery (2022–2025) to a more moderate growth trajectory of 5.3% in 2026
Dual Belarusian-Russian investor serves notice of dispute against  Armenia  over expropriation of Tsarukyan`s enterprisesDual Belarusian-Russian investor serves notice of dispute against Armenia over expropriation of Tsarukyan`s enterprises
 Gevorg Papoyan:  Ministry of Economy employee to become new director  of Araratcement CJSC Gevorg Papoyan:  Ministry of Economy employee to become new director  of Araratcement CJSC
World Bank forecasts Armenia`s poverty rate to continue declining in  2026–2028World Bank forecasts Armenia`s poverty rate to continue declining in  2026–2028
AMD 650 mln  to be allocated for completion of Vedi reservoir  construction projectAMD 650 mln  to be allocated for completion of Vedi reservoir  construction project
RA Government to provide financial assistance to fish farms in   Ararat and Armavir regionsRA Government to provide financial assistance to fish farms in   Ararat and Armavir regions
Armenia introduces temporary restrictions on  import of tomatoes and  tomato pasteArmenia introduces temporary restrictions on  import of tomatoes and  tomato paste
FlyOne Armenia has launched direct flights between Yerevan and Tashkent.FlyOne Armenia has launched direct flights between Yerevan and Tashkent.
Armenia is restoring railways to the borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan - pravda.ruArmenia is restoring railways to the borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan - pravda.ru
Demand for apartments in Armenia from Russians has risen – VerstkaDemand for apartments in Armenia from Russians has risen – Verstka
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Armenia lifts restrictions on residential construction on plots  smaller than 400 square meters
 Tuesday, March 31 2026 11:47

ArmInfo. Armenia has lifted restrictions on residential construction on plots smaller than 400 square meters. The RA Urban Development Committee announced the corresponding amendments to the building codes "Urban Development. Planning and Construction of Urban and Rural Development."

Armenia lifts restrictions on residential construction on plots  smaller than 400 square meters
 Tuesday, March 31 2026 11:47

ArmInfo. Armenia has lifted restrictions on residential construction on plots smaller than 400 square meters. The RA Urban Development Committee announced the corresponding amendments to the building codes "Urban Development. Planning and Construction of Urban and Rural Development."

Final meeting of  IMF mission to Armenia held at Finance Ministry 
 Monday, March 30 2026 15:13

ArmInfo.  The final meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia was chaired by Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and attended by a delegation led by mission chief Alexander Ferenc Timan.

Final meeting of  IMF mission to Armenia held at Finance Ministry 
 Monday, March 30 2026 15:13

ArmInfo.  The final meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia was chaired by Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and attended by a delegation led by mission chief Alexander Ferenc Timan.

EDB to provide RA Ministry of Finance with $80,000 to develop  employee capacity
 Thursday, March 26 2026 13:10

ArmInfo. On March 26, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign Supplementary Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement on Technical Assistance "Developing the Capacity of the Management Staff of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. Conducting a Training Seminar" funded by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Armenian Government approves support program for grape processing  enterprises
 Thursday, March 26 2026 19:56

ArmInfo.On March 26, the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers approved the support program for grape processing enterprises and the procedure for providing budget guarantees within its framework. The program aims to mitigate the financial risks of these enterprises associated with export problems and provide them with temporary access to financial resources to continue normal operations.

EDB to provide RA Ministry of Finance with $80,000 to develop  employee capacity
 Thursday, March 26 2026 13:10

ArmInfo. On March 26, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign Supplementary Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement on Technical Assistance "Developing the Capacity of the Management Staff of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. Conducting a Training Seminar" funded by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Armenian Government approves support program for grape processing  enterprises
 Thursday, March 26 2026 19:56

ArmInfo.On March 26, the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers approved the support program for grape processing enterprises and the procedure for providing budget guarantees within its framework. The program aims to mitigate the financial risks of these enterprises associated with export problems and provide them with temporary access to financial resources to continue normal operations.

Iran plays significant role in import of a number of goods - ACSES
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 13:06

ArmInfo. Although Iran is of little importance to Armenia in terms of transit, it nonetheless plays a significant role in the import of certain goods. For example, in 2025, approximately $50 million worth of Chinese cars were  imported to Armenia through Iran, according to Haykaz Fanyan, head of  the ACSES analytical center.

Mher Grigoryan, IMF Mission Chief in Armenia discuss implementation  of measures under  Stand-By Arrangement
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 14:52

ArmInfo.  Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Alexander Timan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief in Armenia.  Umang Rawat, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, was also present at the meeting.

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